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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,475.39, 266,054.76 and 65,129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,475.39, 266,054.76 and 65,129.54 is: 97,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,475.39 : 266,054.76 = 65,129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,475.39/266,054.76 = 65,129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,475.39x = 266,054.76 × 65,129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,475.39x = 17,328,024,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328,024,910.79/177,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,636.21

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